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1993 Ford Festiva Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuse, No power, Starter.
Mileage: 10,000 miles.

Asked on January 22, 2012

93 festiva fuel problem, changed pump, relay and computer. Inertia switch isn't tripped.What next?

No power to the new pump
changed relay and computer
what am I missing?
Avatar Asked by broncbuster2

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Replied on January 22, 2012

have you actually checked for power and ground? do you have power at relay? does relay energize?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on January 24, 2012

No power to relay, only energizes with engine cranking

Tiny Response from broncbuster2
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Replied on January 25, 2012

so none of the socket pins have 12v with key on?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on January 27, 2012

No none.
I ran a jumper to the relay and pump started running.

Tiny Response from broncbuster2
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Replied on January 30, 2012

have you checked for a fuel pump fuse?

Tiny Answered by homer1967 (expert)
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Replied on January 30, 2012

Have just about taken all of the wiring apart, haven't found a fuse as of yet

Tiny Response from broncbuster2
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Replied on January 30, 2012

the fuse,if there is one would be in the fuse box.

Tiny Answered by homer1967 (expert)
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Replied on January 31, 2012

No fuse for the fuel system in the fuse block.
Am now investigating the main relay.
Still no power to the computer and fuel relay

Tiny Response from broncbuster2
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Replied on February 1, 2012

looks like power originates at starter terminal. maybe fusible link there?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on February 3, 2012

didn't find a fuseible link, only 2 wires at the starter.
main relay is rusted really bad inside, as is the headlight relay.

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